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P282 TUF

1996 Citroen Zx

Green Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

144,211 mi
Last recorded144,211 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2010
Typical for 1996 Citroen Zx101,447 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP282 TUF
MakeCitroen
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2010 144,211 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 138,746 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 132,947 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 132,896 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 125,208 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 119,453 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Oct 2006 119,453 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 112,410 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen Zx?

Based on 468,577 MOT tests across 82,336 vehicles.

63.3%
Pass Rate
5,315
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
82,336
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 31,666
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 29,097
parking brake recording little or no effort 19,976
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 19,618
Stop lamp not working 17,900
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P282 TUF is a 1996 Citroen Zx in Green with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1996 Citroen Zx models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 101,447 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Citroen Zx fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 31,666 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P282 TUF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen Zx typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 30 years old, this Citroen Zx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P282 TUF registered?

P282 TUF is a 1996 Citroen Zx, first registered on 27 August 1996.

Is P282 TUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P282 TUF shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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